Escape: Sierra Leone

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"Escape: Sierra Leone" is a challenging single-player exploration-based survival game set during the 1997 civil war. Players must navigate through an open world, roughly based on the Banana Islands, with no weapons, supplies, or objectives. The game is currently in Early Access, offering around 2 hours of playtime and features a vast terrain of 21 square kilometers to explore and escape from. Please note that the game may contain bugs and incomplete features as it is still in development.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and intense survival experience, requiring players to navigate a realistic jungle environment while managing resources like food and water.
The developer is highly active and responsive to community feedback, showing a commitment to improving the game and adding new features.
The gunplay and combat mechanics are engaging, with a focus on realism that adds to the tension during encounters with enemies.

The game is unfinished and suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor animations, sluggish controls, and a frustrating inventory system.
Many players find the world to be empty and lacking in content, with limited AI interactions and a lack of meaningful tasks to complete.
Performance issues are prevalent, with low frame rates and long load times, making the overall experience less enjoyable.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay is described as raw and unfinished, featuring a flawed combat mechanic and awkward interactions, such as a problematic picking up system. However, it offers some interesting mechanics that allow players to experiment with guns and gameplay without significant risk, making it somewhat enjoyable despite its challenges. Overall, the experience is mixed, with both fun elements and notable shortcomings.
- “The game has some interesting mechanics that reinforce the fact that you are not some military tough guy.”
- “Pretty fun, lets you play around with the mechanics and guns without risking anything in your survival playthrough.”
- “Gameplay is challenging and engaging.”
- “The game is raw, with a terrible combat mechanic and essentially a huge void (with plenty of grass); it's simply unfinished.”
- “Little things like the picking up mechanic are wonky, as well as some others.”
- “Gameplay is hard.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics in the game are generally considered decent, featuring detailed environments and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of titles like Far Cry. However, some users report issues such as glitches with weapon fire and performance problems on older hardware, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals are not groundbreaking, they are satisfactory for many players.
- “Smooth graphics.”
- “Graphics are not bad at all; the jungle is thick, and while it's a great way to try and sneak around, the enemy can't see you.”
- “No problem with the graphics; very detailed underbrush and the world is beautiful.”
- “Graphics are just okay.”
- “Cons: graphics not great, weapons fire glitched, crafting system is poor, lack of tasks, and half of the time you can't even see the action.”
- “The nostalgic feel of games like Far Cry is lost with the current graphics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The story is characterized by a lack of guidance, with players feeling adrift and unsupported in their quests, leading to a survival-focused experience rather than a structured narrative.
- “The story immerses you in a world where survival is key, and you must navigate challenges without any quest markers or guidance.”
- “You find yourself simply trying to get by and live as long as you can, which adds a layer of realism and depth to the narrative.”
- “There are no quest target arrows, making it frustrating to navigate the story.”
- “The game leaves you to fend for yourself, with no guidance from quests or the narrative.”
- “You're just trying to survive without any support from the game's story or quests.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting abysmal performance, sluggish controls, poor animations, and ineffective AI, leading many to feel it fails to deliver a satisfactory experience and seek refunds.
- “Abysmal performance, sluggish controls, poor animations, and bad AI. In short, it tries to be a poor man's Far Cry 2 clone with no success. Refund!”
- “The optimization is so lacking that it feels like I'm playing a beta version of the game. Frame drops and stuttering make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is. It crashes frequently and the loading times are unbearable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating due to a clunky user interface and slow, tedious interactions with objects, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The UI is clunky; interacting with objects is slow and tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of major bugs or glitches in the game.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that the game has strong potential for high replayability, indicating that with time, it could become a standout title in this aspect.
- “Give it time; I could see this being a solid game with replayability like no other.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unexpected and potentially controversial, with some users noting that it can be dark or edgy, suggesting a mix of absurdity and seriousness that may not resonate with everyone.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, as the constant concern for basic survival needs, like finding clean water, creates a relatable and immersive experience that mirrors real-life challenges.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music and audio in the game are highly praised, with users noting that all sound elements, including the soundtrack and sound effects like gunfire, are of exceptional quality.
- “The sound, audio in general, music, gun sounds, everything is top-notch.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging throughout.”